ARA vs RDC T10 2026: Walter 62*, Arabian Aces Win by 9 Wkts
Published on November 8, 2026
Summary Overview: Arabian Aces beat Royal Desert Champions by 9 wickets with six balls to spare in the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Player of the Match Paul Walter hit five sixes in 62 not out off 26 and took a wicket, as the Aces chased 113 after Phil Salt's 55. RDC have lost both games.
Who won? Arabian Aces, by 9 wickets with six balls to spare at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Royal Desert Champions made 112 for 6 in their 10 overs, and the Aces reached 114 for 1 in 9 overs.
Who starred? England's Paul Walter hit five fours and five sixes in 62 not out off 26 balls, took 1 for 22, and was named Player of the Match. Tom Kohler-Cadmore made 42 off 27, and the pair opened with a stand of 103.
What about RDC? Phil Salt hit 55 off 26, with six fours and two sixes, but RDC lost three wickets in the first three overs and never fully recovered.
What does it mean? It is the Aces' first win after losing to the United Tigers. Royal Desert Champions have now lost both of their games and sit bottom of the table.
Match Report: Walter Leads a Nine-Wicket Romp
For readers new to the format: in T10 cricket, each team bats for just 10 overs (an over is six legal deliveries), and a whole match lasts about 90 minutes. A team wins by wickets when it chases down the target; "9 wickets" means the Aces lost only one batter.
Royal Desert Champions' Innings: Salt Stands Alone
Aces captain Moeen Ali won the toss and chose to bowl, and Paul Walter struck with his second ball, having Muhammad Waseem caught by Andre Russell for a duck. RDC captain Nicholas Pooran hit four fours in 17 off 8, but Richard Gleeson had him caught by Alishan Sharafu, and Muhammad Arfan removed Sherfane Rutherford for 0. RDC were 24 for 3 in the third over.
Phil Salt and Janith Liyanage (20 off 14) rebuilt with 34, but Salman Irshad took two wickets in two balls in the seventh over, bowling Liyanage and having Keemo Paul caught first ball. At 58 for 5, RDC were in trouble.
Salt and Chris Jordan hit back with 54 off 23 balls. Salt reached 55 off 26 before Alzarri Joseph had him caught by Sam Billings off the last ball of the innings, and Jordan finished on 14 not out. RDC posted 112 for 6. Arfan was the pick of the bowlers, giving away just 7 runs in his two overs.
Arabian Aces' Chase: A 103-Run Opening Stand
Paul Walter and Tom Kohler-Cadmore made the chase look simple. They took 29 from the first two overs and kept going, adding 103 off 49 balls for the first wicket. Walter hit five sixes, and Kohler-Cadmore made 42 off 27 before Luke Wood had him caught by Jordan in the ninth over.
By then the Aces needed just 10 more. Liam Livingstone (5 not out off 2) joined Walter, and the Aces won with an over to spare. Walter finished on 62 not out off 26.
Turning Point: The Opening Stand
RDC needed early wickets to defend 112. Instead, Walter and Kohler-Cadmore put on 103 before the first wicket fell, leaving the Aces needing just 10 from 11 balls.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Paul Walter | Arabian Aces | 62* (26), 5 fours, 5 sixes, and 1 for 22 (2 overs), Player of the Match |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk) | Arabian Aces | 42 (27), 5 fours, 1 six |
| Salman Irshad | Arabian Aces | 2 for 14 (2 overs) |
| Muhammad Arfan | Arabian Aces | 1 for 7 (2 overs) |
| Phil Salt (wk) | Royal Desert Champions | 55 (26), 6 fours, 2 sixes |
| Janith Liyanage | Royal Desert Champions | 20 (14), 3 fours |
| Nicholas Pooran (c) | Royal Desert Champions | 17 (8), 4 fours |
| Luke Wood | Royal Desert Champions | 1 for 24 (2 overs), the only wicket |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Walter's second ball | RDC 1 for 1 |
| Three early wickets | 24 for 3 (2.3 overs) |
| Irshad's two in two | 58 for 3 to 58 for 5 (6.2 overs) |
| Salt and Jordan stand | 54 off 23 balls for the 6th wicket |
| RDC total | 112 for 6 (10 overs) |
| Walter and Kohler-Cadmore stand | 103 off 49 balls for the 1st wicket |
| Aces win | 114 for 1 (9 overs) |
First Two Overs
| Team | Score |
| Royal Desert Champions | 22 for 2 |
| Arabian Aces | 29 for 0 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Arabian Aces | Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Paul Walter, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (c), Andre Russell, Sam Billings, Alishan Sharafu, Richard Gleeson, Alzarri Joseph, Salman Irshad, Muhammad Arfan |
| Royal Desert Champions | Phil Salt (wk), Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Janith Liyanage, Ali Naseer, Keemo Paul, Chris Jordan, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Luke Wood |
Changes: the Aces brought in Muhammad Arfan for Ibrahim Masood. RDC brought in Keemo Paul for Gulbadin Naib.
Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Table After Match 6
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| United Tigers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +3.800 |
| Yas Lions | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.696 |
| Emirates Eagles | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.107 |
| UAE Bulls | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1.012 |
| Arabian Aces | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1.916 |
| Royal Desert Champions | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.529 |
Net run rate compares how fast a team scores with how fast its opponents score. Every team has played twice, and five of the six have one win each.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Local (GST) | UK (GMT) | PKT | IST | ET |
| 7 | Mon, Nov 9 | Emirates Eagles vs Arabian Aces | 5:45 PM | 1:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:45 AM |
| 8 | Mon, Nov 9 | United Tigers vs Royal Desert Champions | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9 | Tue, Nov 10 | Yas Lions vs United Tigers | 5:45 PM | 1:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:45 AM |
| 10 | Tue, Nov 10 | UAE Bulls vs Emirates Eagles | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
All matches at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. GST is Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4). ET is US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Arabian Aces vs Royal Desert Champions?
- Arabian Aces, by 9 wickets with six balls to spare.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Paul Walter, for 62 not out off 26 balls and 1 for 22.
How many did Phil Salt score?
- 55 off 26 balls, with six fours and two sixes.
Have Royal Desert Champions won a game yet?
- Not yet. They have lost both of their games and are bottom of the table.
When do the Arabian Aces play next?
- Monday, November 9, against Emirates Eagles at 5:45 PM local time (7:15 PM IST, 6:45 PM PKT).
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